Logistics Manager

Overview

The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing, controlling, and directing the entire warehouse and shipping functions. Job Category: Salary Exempt Department: Manufacturing Reports To: Sr. Manager Inventory Planning Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Meets departmental KPI’s and goals. · Assists in setting strategic direction for Warehouse and Shipping initiatives. · Establishes standard operation practices. · Assists in developing yearly operational budget and analyzes budget variances. · Provides strategic leadership for issues affecting the department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in warehouse/shipping functions. ·

• Monitor and make improvements where necessary on warehouse/shipping dept. performance. ·
• Develop proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate issues and risks with respect to shipping orders accurately and on time. ·
• Perform all business operations including reviewing the department's actual vs. budget, and employee management, training, and staffing. · Represent company in negotiating freight costs with carriers. ·
• Develop and implement warehouse/shipping work instructions, policies, and procedures. ·
• Review shipping claims and negotiate with freight carriers. ·
• Handle employee complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts. · Hold regular meetings with department staff. ·
• Identify staffing needs, interview, hire and train staff and maintain a steady stream of qualified candidates. ·
• Provide guidance, training and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance on a frequent basis. ·
• Lead by example, evaluate departmental workload requirements and stay late when needed. ·
• Manage inventory maintenance, stock locations etc. · Enforce housekeeping standards ·
• Manage, develop and monitor the progress of personnel ·
• Identify warehouse training requirements and train where needed · Conduct employee performance reviews ·
• Manage personnel scheduling of work load, breaks, lunches and vacations ·
• Identify and rectify safety concerns · Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Working Conditions: This position requires accessing all areas in the plant Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facility. Education and Formal Training: ·
• Bachelor's degree required · Certifications (CSCP, CPIM, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Certification, etc.)…desired.
• Experience: · 5+ years Warehouse/Shipping Leadership
• Experience. ·
• Experience with 'Lean' material management and SAP software preferred. · Management
• Experience - Employee Reviews, Employee Relations, Training, Hiring, Terminating & Developing. Materials and Equipment Used: · Office Equipment, Database & Query Software, ERP Software, Procurement Software - SAP system.